Even after One Direction has disbanded it’s still the Harry Styles show. You can’t turn on the radio without hearing someone mention his name in regards to his music, upcoming world tour or his recent lead role in the blockbuster “Dunkirk”. But giving him a run for his money is the Irish born Niall Horan….
SINGLE REVIEW: Jessie Ware – Alone
It’s been three years since Jessie Ware’s sophomore album “Tough Love” was severely under appreciated. For her third studio album the UK songstress has enlisted the help from some massive names like Ed Sheeran and Julia Michaels to enrich her sound and to further evolve as an artist. Her contemporary adult-pop was borderline predictable…
SINGLE REVIEW: Tove Styrke – Mistakes
Swedish indie-pop favourite Tove Styrke is busy preparing her third studio album which the world is expected to hear in early 2018 but I’m slightly becoming a bit impatient. After the release of the playful “Say My Name” she had me dreaming about DIY pop tracks that I could scream the word BOP to. Her…
SINGLE REVIEW: Lorde feat. Khalid, Post Malone & SZA – Homemade Dynamite
I don’t think it comes by much surprise that I’m awarding album of the year (so far) to Lorde. “Melodrama” was an emotionally beautiful, mature and experimental record that saw her turning a devastating heart break into something really empowering. “Homemade Dynamite is one of the records biggest pop moments and has a quirky storyline…
SINGLE REVIEW: R5 – Hurts Good
R5 are a band who are constantly growing and evolving as artists. The ex-Disney five piece fronted by Ross Lynch have come a long way musically since the release of their debut record. With less of a focus on gimmicky choruses the band are now focusing on experimenting with sounds and production techniques. Their new…
SINGLE REVIEW: Fall Out Boy – The Last Of The Real Ones
After receiving an average response to their lead single “Young And Menace” it really came by no surprise that Fall Out Boy all of a sudden delayed the September release of their seventh studio album “Mania” until February 2018 to have some more time to work on it. They introduced an experimental electronic approach to…
SINGLE REVIEW: Confidence Man – Better Sit Down Boy
Brisbane indie-pop four piece Confidence Man is the name on everyone’s lips at the moment. From questioning who this mysterious band are to raving about their live shows they are quickly becoming one of Australia’s hottest new acts. They wowed crowds at Glastonbury and The Great Escape in the UK and completely floored everyone at…
SINGLE REVIEW: Evanescence – Imperfection
Returning from their hiatus Arkansas rock band Evanescence are not just making a comeback, they are also introducing a whole new sound. Their forthcoming record “Synthesis” will see the band de-constructing some of their favourite tracks from their career and adding a new re-arrangement to the production. These songs will see the drums and guitars…
LIVE REVIEW: The Preatures – Brisbane Festival
Every year Brisbane Festival offers a unique line up of theatre, cabaret, art and music but this year boasts one of their biggest and most ambitious line ups yet featuring the likes of London Grammar, Angus And Julia Stone and Megan Washington. Joining those names is the dynamic Sydney four-piece The Preatures who are currently…
LIVE REVIEW: The Getaway Plan – The Triffid
With the 10 year anniversary of The Getaway Plan’s highly acclaimed debut album “Other Voices, Other Rooms” quickly approaching the boys have decided to jump the gun and do an anniversary tour. Technically it’s only been 9 years and 7 months but it’s close enough that it’s worth celebrating. With a scent of pure nostalgia…
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